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Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Binoculars - Green Image 1

Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD Binoculars

Our Price: £849.00
Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Binoculars - Green Image 1

Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD Binoculars

Our Price:

£849.00
1 in stock
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Product Code: GEN44-8.5 Barcode: 4987067396504
  • 8.5x magnification with 44mm XD lenses
  • 122m field of view at 1000m
  • Close focus from 1.7m
  • 18.5mm eye relief
  • 5.2mm exit pupil
  • Weight 940g
  • Waterproof and nitrogen filled

The Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD is Kowa's flagship full-size binocular. It sits between a standard 8x and 10x, with a 5.2mm exit pupil for bright views in poor light and 18.5mm eye relief for glasses wearers.

Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD Binoculars
Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD Binoculars, side view
Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD Binoculars in use
Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD Binoculars, close-up
Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD Binoculars, detail

Kowa's flagship glass

Genesis 44 is the top of Kowa's binocular range. The Prominar XD objectives use fluorite-based glass to control colour fringing, and the result is a very sharp, high-contrast image with natural colour.

Waterproof

The body is waterproof and nitrogen filled, so it will not fog inside in cold or wet weather.

The 8.5x44 in numbers

The Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD has a 122m field of view at 1000m, close focus of 1.7m, 18.5mm eye relief and a 5.2mm exit pupil. It weighs 940g and measures 165 x 138 x 64mm.

With 18.5mm of eye relief, most people who wear glasses can see the whole view with the eyecups twisted down.

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What's in the box

  • Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD Binoculars
  • Case
  • Strap
  • Objective lens caps
  • Eyepiece caps
  • Instruction manual
Magnification 8.5x
Objective lens effective diameter 44mm
Minimum focusing distance 1.7m
Real field of view 7.0 degrees
Field of view at 1000m 122m
Exit pupil diameter 5.2mm
Eye relief 18.5mm
Relative brightness 27
Twilight factor 19.3
Dimensions (L x W x H) 165 x 138 x 64mm
Weight 940g
Warranty 10 year

Sheffield Store

Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm

Harrison Cameras, 112-114 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LR

Free UK Delivery

Free standard delivery to UK Mainland on all orders over £50

DPD Next Working Day and Saturday delivery also available when ordered before 2pm Mon-Fri

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Frequently asked questions

Why 8.5x rather than 8x or 10x?

8.5x gives a little more detail than an 8x while staying brighter and steadier than a 10x. It suits birders who want one binocular for everything.

Are the Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD binoculars waterproof?

Yes. They are waterproof and nitrogen filled, so they will not fog up inside in cold or damp weather.

Are the Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 Prominar XD binoculars good for glasses wearers?

Eye relief is 18.5mm. Most glasses wearers can see the full view with the eyecups twisted down.

How close can they focus?

They focus down to 1.7m.

How much do they weigh?

They weigh 940g.

Can I mount them on a tripod?

Yes, with a binocular tripod adapter such as the Kowa KB2-MT.

Why buy from Harrison Cameras?

Specialist camera retailer

Genuine UK stock, sold by people who actually use this gear -- not a general electronics marketplace.

Two ways to shop

Walk in and try before you buy at our Sheffield store, or order online with free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50.

Part-exchange and trade-in

Have equipment to trade? Part-exchange against a new camera or sell your gear for a bank transfer.

Full manufacturer warranty

Every new item comes with the full UK manufacturer warranty, not a grey-import or parallel-import version.